Uprising Festival 2017: 25-26 August (Slovakia)

The healing mixture of positive vibrations, energy and music will bring the 2017 festival season to a close at Uprising Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia. The 10th anniversary of the biggest Central European reggae and urban music festival will once again welcome festival-goers at its gorgeous lake resort location from August 25th to 26th. A big birthday celebration at the end of summer is guaranteed, with world music in all of its forms being represented by reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, dubstep, drum n’ bass and many more acts.

This year, in combination with a relaxed atmosphere and the comfort of the capital city being just behind the festival gates, the Uprising line up has been carefully chosen to satisfy all fans. Along with entertaining workshops, exotic food and summer sports, the biggest attraction will be the performances of some of the world’s most influential artists and DJs on four stages.

Welcome the world class reggae artists, starting with The Wailers – legendary band of Bob Marley straight from Jamaica, Alpha Blondy, Macka B, Congo Natty, General Levy as well as the headliner of the 10th anniversary - a famous superstar Sean Paul, who will bring true Caribbean vibrations straight to the heart of Europe. Female artists will be represented by the young charming reggae star Nattali Rize, Marla Brown, Eva Lazarus or the roots reggae singer Queen Omega from Trinidad. You can experience energetic show by popular Irie Révoltés for the very last time in Bratislava as they have decided to end their career and to work on separate projects. Drum’n’Bass fans get ready for a big show by the well known Pendulum Dj Set & Verse and all hip-hop fans don’t miss the performances of Pharoahe Monch and Foreign Beggars. Mungo’s Hi Fi, Vibronics and Manudigital will mash up the place with a fusion of dub, dubstep and digital music. Besides all these unforgettable concerts you will experience various performances on the other stages, a heavy soundsystem at the Dub Club stage, chilling out at the cinema zone, being inspired by live street art or putting the body and mind in shape with dancehall workshops, U-ramp, morning yoga, capoeira or sport matches.
Get lost in the Uprising festival area full of trees, hidden places and welcome the rising sun at the lake. After the sun sets, the festival place is brightened by the colorful light installations that create an incredible feeling in the background of the positive vibrations. Whoever experiences unbelievable energy of the Uprising festival counts days until the next unforgettable moment will start again. Join the Uprising family this summer on the August 25th and 26th in Bratislava, Slovakia!

Come to enjoy the last warm summer days, celebrate love, peace and unity and don’t forget to party with us until the morning lights.